You can usually gauge musicians by the company they keep, and each player accompanying Slavek Hanzlik on Summer Solstice would grace any occasion. Like Hanzlik, they're past masters in bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country instrumentals. Highlights include "Wind in the Heather," "Pauper's Cotillion," "Sally Noggin," "Bohemian Concerto," "Spirit of the South," and "Autumn Farewell."

"Hanzlik is a graceful, subtle guitarist and a skillful composer, creating a music that has deep roots but sounds modern…. Supple and graceful … an album of quiet beauty."—All Music Guide

"A master of melody … conjuring moods and attitudes, telling stories without lyrics with patterns so persuasive and so 'right' that once heard, they insist on being remembered."—Bluegrass Canada

"Slavek is obviously a picker's picker. His music speaks directly to a new generation of listener."—Bluegrass Unlimited